I am so excited to introduce you to my lovely friend Olivia! Liv and I are family friends from way back and she writes a fabulous blog called The Magic and the Mundane about all things family, craft, art, gardening and FUN! You should read it – it’s hilarious! She is also a wonderful Australian artist, creating paintings that are bright, fun and engaging. You can check them out on her Etsy Store! Olivia has been kind enough to let me post her fabulous Christmas Wreath Tutorial to get us all in the Christmas mood! ENJOY!
So firstly, pop Mr Buble’s Christmas album on and pour yourself some festive bubbles!
Cut 3 x 1m length strips of burlap and wrap the entire foam ring, fastening with small nails. (Nails hold better than pins).
Cut approximately 80 squares (12 x 12cm). Fold them in half.
… and half again
Place nail through all folds and into foam ring.
The nails should be spaced about 1 inch apart.
Fill the wreath up, leaving a gap for the bow.
Nail/pin bow in place.
Then using two natural coloured burlap squares, as above, plump up the bow loops.
Plump up the bows.
Fill in the gaps with more red squares.
Nail in a small ribbon/loop at the back for hanging.
and
Voila!
Merry Christmas!
With love,
Liv xo
